Why Singapore is a great choice for the Trump summit with Kim Jong Un

We should welcome the news that President Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12. While Trump should have met Kim before now, rather than give the North Koreans more time to develop their nuclear warhead re-entry vehicle, at least a date and location has been arranged. And the location is a great one. After all, Singapore is a top U.S. ally that will provide every possible logistical support to Trump’s team and their accompanying staff. Indeed, Singapore’s government will see this as its best opportunity to earn the Trump administration’s favor. It also doesn’t hurt that Singapore has an array of five-star hotels a short location from wherever the summit will be held! Yet, it is the security considerations that make Singapore most suitable for this visit. For a start, Singapore’s highly trained and well-equipped military and security servic...